27/02/2026
Border areas ready for election day
(VOVWORLD) - Residents in the northern border province of Lao Cai are preparing for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
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27/02/2026
Trade jumps 37% to 130 billion USD by mid-February
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s total import-export turnover exceeded 130 billion USD by mid-February, up nearly 37% year-on-year, according to Vietnam Customs. The strong performance underscores a solid recovery and expansion in trade from the first months of the year.
27/02/2026
PM urges sweeping cuts to administrative procedures
(VOVWORLD) - Pham Minh Chinh stressed that institutions must lead the way in removing bottlenecks and addressing emerging issues, turning the institutional framework into a national competitive advantage.
27/02/2026
Party leader renews commitment to universal health coverage
(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for continued improvements in medical services, placing patients at the center of all activities.
27/02/2026
Cuba, US discuss speedboat intrusion investigation
(VOVWORLD) - Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez said Thursday that Cuba has discussed with the US cooperation in the investigation into a speedboat intrusion that took place on Wednesday.
27/02/2026
Iran says third round of nuclear talks the most serious so far
(VOVWORLD) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Geneva was the most serious so far. He said the discussions addressed Iran’s nuclear program and the US’s sanctions.
27/02/2026
2026 Vietnam International Defense Expo to showcase advanced military technology
(VOVWORLD) - The 2026 Vietnam International Defence Expo will be a large-scale event featuring a wide range of weapons and military equipment on display, the Ministry of National Defence announced at a conference on Thursday in Hanoi to prepare for the event.
27/02/2026
Afghanistan, Pakistan exchange cross-border fire
(VOVWORLD) - Explosions rocked the capital city of Kabul and several other areas of Afghanistan early Friday, destroying a number of targets.
27/02/2026
Dong Xuan market developed into major tourist attraction
(VOVWORLD) -Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company on Thursday held the opening ceremony for the Spring Market of 2026 in Dong Xuan in the heart of Hanoi, pledging to upgrade the market to meet the needs of the capital city and make it an attractive tourist destination.
27/02/2026
Quang Ngai fishermen set sail at the start of spring
(VOVWORLD) - Van Tuong commune in Quang Ngai province on Thursday launched the first fishing season of the new lunar year with the message "Safety and efficiency for a sustainable fishery".
